... and Origins of Competence in the Everyday World, Sternberg and Wagner (1986) present a variety of studies under headings such as "Intelligence on the Job," "Intelligence in Daily Life," "The Development of Practical Intelligence," and "Cross-Cultural Approaches to Practical Intelligence." The evidence clearly indicates that intelligence, as conventionally measured, is often unrelated to practical problem ... solving or to success in many important life endeavors. The results uniformly suggest that various kinds of practical knowledge and abilities, such as the ability to get along with ...

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